Container Handling Equipment Market

By Equipment Type;

Forklift Truck, Stacking Crane, Mobile Harbor Crane, and Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane

By Propulsion Type;

Diesel, Electric, and Hybrid

By Tonnage Capacity;

10 Tons, 10-40 Tons, 41-70 Tons, and 71-100 Tons

By End-Use;

Ports, Container Freight Stations (CFS), and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn316902592 Published Date: June, 2025 Updated Date: July, 2025

Introduction

Global Container Handling Equipment Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Container Handling Equipment Market was valued at USD 8,120.16 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 10,976.60 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.4%.


Container Handling Equipment Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 4.4 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)4.4 %
Market Size (2024)USD 8,120.16 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 10,976.60 Million
Market ConcentrationHigh
Report Pages308
8,120.16
2024
10,976.60
2031

Major Players

  • SANY Group
  • Liebherr Group
  • Konecranes
  • Cargotec Corporation
  • Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Container Handling Equipment Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The container handling equipment market is experiencing significant growth projections over the next five years, driven by various factors. One key driver is the expansion of international commerce, which has been a defining aspect of global economic development. This expansion has led to a rising need for efficient cargo transportation infrastructure, particularly in regions with large-scale manufacturing facilities and extensive imports and exports, such as Asia-Pacific nations like China and India. Consequently, these regions are anticipated to witness the highest growth rates in the container handling equipment market due to globalization and industrialization trends.

Another influential factor shaping the container handling equipment market is the increasing adoption of automation in port terminals. This trend towards automation is driven by the need for greater efficiency and productivity in handling containerized cargo. Additionally, the growing e-commerce industry is driving demand for efficient logistics solutions, further fueling the need for advanced container handling equipment. Moreover, there is a growing emphasis on electric and hybrid equipment in response to environmental concerns and stringent emission regulations. This shift towards cleaner technologies presents innovative business opportunities in the container handling equipment market, especially as companies prioritize worker safety and environmental sustainability.

The container handling equipment market is poised for growth due to factors such as the expansion of international commerce, the trend towards automation in port terminals, the growth of the e-commerce industry, and the increasing demand for electric and hybrid equipment. These trends not only create opportunities for market expansion but also drive innovation in response to evolving industry requirements and environmental considerations.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Equipment Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Propulsion Type
    3. Market Snapshot, By Tonnage Capacity
    4. Market Snapshot, By End User
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Container Handling Equipment Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers:
        1. Growth of the E-commerce Industry
        2. Demand for Electric and Hybrid Equipment
        3. Focus on Worker Safety and Emission Standards
      2. Restraints:
        1. Technological Complexity and Integration Issues
        2. Market Fragmentation and Competition
        3. Economic Uncertainty and Volatility
      3. Opportunities:
        1. Increasing Adoption of Green Technologies
        2. Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
        3. Growth in Intermodal Transportation
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Container Handling Equipment Market, By Equipment Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Forklift Truck
      2. Stacking Crane
      3. Mobile Harbor Crane
      4. Rubber-tired Gantry Crane
    2. Container Handling Equipment Market, By Propulsion Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Diesel
      2. Electric
      3. Hybrid
    3. Container Handling Equipment Market, By Tonnage Capacity, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. 10 Tons
      2. 10-40 Tons
      3. 41-70 Tons
      4. 71-100 Tons
    4. Container Handling Equipment Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

      1. Ports

      2. Container Freight Stations (CFS)

      3. Others

    5. Container Handling Equipment Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. SANY Group
      2. Liebherr Group
      3. Konecranes
      4. Cargotec Corporation
      5. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market